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Incoming Business Analyst - Recommendations for Effective Communication Skills

business analyst career advice communication

Most recent answer on Dec 01, 2023

gave the best answer on Dec 01, 2023

I'd definitely recommend coaching. I was actually not a great communicator but 3 public speaking classes at Stern transformed how I present. PASSIVE learning of communication is inherently flawed…right? You have to actu ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 01, 2023 on Dec 01, 2023
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Need to choose an internship offer between two choices.

Advice career advice Summer Internship

Most recent answer on Jul 31, 2023

Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

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gave the best answer on Apr 21, 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the internship offers! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: First of all, and contrary to ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 31, 2023 on Jul 31, 2023
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I want to upgrade my career in consulting. Advice?

career advice growth strategy MBB

Most recent answer on Jun 20, 2023

Benjamin

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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Benjamin

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gave the best answer on Jun 19, 2023

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi, Firstly - to answer your question, as others have and will mention, apply to MBB. Not just for the strategic exposure but also for exit opportunities. Secondly, i'll share a couple of thoughts to add some nuance to ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 20, 2023 on Jun 20, 2023
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Looking for exciting discussions from the community?

Am I applying too early? (London: Move from IB to Consulting)

Advice career advice Change Career MBB

Most recent answer on Sep 13, 2022

Francesco

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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Francesco

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gave the best answer on Sep 13, 2022

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there, Sorry to hear about the initial rejections. In terms of your question: Q: Am I just out of luck? Or, am I applying too early and I should wait until I can when I'm an experienced hire? Actually it’s not really ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 13, 2022 on Sep 13, 2022
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Need a bit of a suggestion about Masters vs Mckinsey

BCG career advice career choice career opportunities master course McKinsey

Most recent answer on Dec 29, 2021

Ken

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Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach

Ken

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gave the best answer on Mar 16, 2021

Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach

As mentioned already by others, choosing to work in Insights & Capability with the hopes of switching to the BA track is misguided advice... it's also worth realising that if you were to join McKinsey in a Insights ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 29, 2021 on Dec 29, 2021
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Should I work for Roland Berger? (Vietnam office)

career advice Roland Berger

Most recent answer on Dec 12, 2021

gave the best answer on Dec 08, 2021

Hi there, I do think you need to “wake up and smell the coffee” so to speak. Consulting is hard. Very hard. You are not going to get sympathy from most Partners (think about it - how did they get to the position they're ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 12, 2021 on Dec 12, 2021
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Corporate strategy preparation advise

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Most recent answer on Nov 15, 2021

Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Nov 15, 2021

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there, Congratulations on the offer! I agree with Pedro that knowing well the company/industry seems the most important point in your case. Possible activities you may consider are: Learn about company and industry o ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 15, 2021 on Nov 15, 2021
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Electrical Engineer wanting to get into Management Consulting

Advice Bain & Company Boston Consulting Group career advice Change Career engineer Engineering and Management Consulting management consulting McKinsey & Company

Most recent answer on Oct 11, 2021

gave the best answer on Oct 09, 2021

Hi there,Let me answer your questions (and clarify a few things you didn't ask but you realy need to know), and then let me give you a bit of additional advice.Q0: “I’m hoping to get into a mid-level role as an experien ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 11, 2021 on Oct 11, 2021
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Recent Master Graduate Seeking Advice

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Most recent answer on Jun 08, 2021

gave the best answer on Jun 08, 2021

Hi Abed, Please feel free to send it through to me - I'm happy to take a look and let you know if it's suitable (and provide some quick feedback)!

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on Jun 08, 2021 on Jun 08, 2021
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LEK vs Procter & Gamble ?

career advice career choice Career start LEK Consulting Summer Internship

Most recent answer on Mar 26, 2021

Anonymous B gave the best answer on Mar 24, 2021

It's about long-term stability (both career and work-life balance) vs. Short-term hard work and quicker climbing th corporate ladder. Some info on P&G to help you decide: I interned at P&G a couple of years ag ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 26, 2021 on Mar 26, 2021
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PE or consulting & chances at MBB

career advice MBB Private Equity

Most recent answer on Mar 21, 2021

gave the best answer on Mar 16, 2021

Hi there, I honestly can't speak to point #2 in regards to you fitting well in PE specifically, but I can tell you I think you could make a great fit for MBB! MBB actually loves the "quirky" backgrounds, especially ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 21, 2021 on Mar 21, 2021
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Consulting career possibility for a Customer services engineer

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Most recent answer on Mar 19, 2021

gave the best answer on Mar 16, 2021

Hi there, My honest view is that your resume/profile is not particularly appealing to a generalist strategy consulting firm (for example, MBB). It may be more attractive to a specialist consulting firm (primarily mana ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 19, 2021 on Mar 19, 2021
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Do you have a question for our consulting experts, too?

Sharing my start with MBB on LinkedIn

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Most recent answer on Feb 19, 2021

Clara

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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Clara

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gave the best answer on Feb 18, 2021

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! Congrats on the job! I have seen plenty of people having this posts, both when they start and when they accept the offer. However, personal opinion here, it´s a bit showoff and tacky. I would rather add th ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 19, 2021 on Feb 19, 2021
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Are there advantages in pursuing a career in FAANG vs. top consulting firms?

career advice career progression consulting

Most recent answer on Jul 22, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Jul 22, 2020

Dear A, Of course, top consulting firms is better in many options, but the right answer actually depends on your expectations and desires. I would be happy to help you with this question, if it is more detail. You ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 22, 2020 on Jul 22, 2020
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How to avoid making the same mistakes for twice at work?

career advice mistakes work tips

Most recent answer on Jul 16, 2020

Jamie

Former Tier 2, now MBB in Dubai. Here to chill :)

Jamie gave the best answer on Jul 08, 2020

Former Tier 2, now MBB in Dubai. Here to chill :)

Hi there, Will give you my 2cents as current MBB consultant. For starters, your opening is quite confusing - what "mistakes" are we talking about? The first step of not making mistakes is actually having a crystal ... (read entire answer)

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